# ESPN The Magazine > Digital sports magazine with athlete profiles, event coverage, and lifestyle content. (iPhone/iPad app by Zinio Pro.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/espn-the-magazine/id871081884 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Zinio Pro](https://appshunter.io/developer/451100089) - Category: Sports, Magazines & Newspapers - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 2.10/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 100 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 120 MB - Languages: American English, Catalan, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean and 7 more - Released: 2014-05-12 - Data updated: 2026-08-22 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/espn-the-magazine/id871081884/reviews.md ## What is ESPN The Magazine? ESPN The Magazine is for the NEXT generation of sports fans who want to stay on top of the athletes, teams, topics and upcoming events in their own sports world. The Magazine celebrates not only sports, but the cultures and lifestyles that are an integral part of them - all with ESPN's unique personality and authority. ESPN The Magazine is published 11 times a year. ESPN Subscriptions Available: 
 • Single issue - $3.99 • 1-month subscription - $2.99, automatically renewed until canceled
 • 1-year subscription - $17.99, automatically renewed until canceled 
SUBSCRIBERS’ AUTOMATIC-RENEWAL FEATURE: Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal, as stated above, within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Current subscriptions may not be cancelled during the active subscription period, but you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. NOTE: WHEN PURCHASING A SUBSCRIPTION OR SINGLE-COPY OF THIS TITLE, YOU AGREE TO THE PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS OF SERVICE WHICH CAN BE VIEWED BY GOING TO: Privacy Policy: http://disneyprivacycenter.com/ Terms of Service: http://disneytermsofuse.com/ 
KEY FEATURES:
 • OPTIMIZED FOR YOUR DEVICE: Easily toggle between the traditional magazine layout and the innovative text mode for a seamless reading experience, built for your iOS device 
• OFFLINE READING: Download your magazines to your device to read them whenever and wherever you want, even without an internet connection 
• BOOKMARK AND SHARE: Bookmark articles to read later, or share them with your friends • TEXT TO SPEECH: Listen to your favorite magazines and all of your articles on the go
 • NEW ISSUE ALERTS: Be the first to read the latest issues of your favorite magazines with new issue reminders ## Key features - Optimized reading modes - Offline access - Bookmark and share articles - Text-to-speech functionality - New issue alerts ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | 1 Month \| ESPN The Magazine | $2.99 | per month | | 1 Year \| ESPN The Magazine | $17.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | ESPN Body Issue | $5.99 | one-time | | Jul-21-14 | $3.99 | one-time | | 20-Jul-15 | $3.99 | one-time | | 2015 Fantasy Football Guide | $5.99 | one-time | | 18-Jul-16 | $5.99 | one-time | | ESPN 2016 Fantasy Football Guide | $5.99 | one-time | | 17-Jul-17 | $3.99 | one-time | | July 9, 2018 | $3.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of ESPN The Magazine? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 📱 Easy to access and download issues - 📖 Great magazine content and articles - ✈️ Convenient for reading on the go - 🎨 Slick navigation and features - 📚 Access to old editions available **Cons** - 🔐 Login/authentication issues with existing subscriptions - 💰 Requires separate payment despite existing subscriptions - 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing - 📄 Poor readability with small fonts and blurry text - 🚫 App doesn't recognize print subscribers - ⚠️ Incompatibility with iOS updates - ❌ Articles with cut-off final pages - 🔄 Inconsistent issue availability and updates - 📧 Inadequate customer support - 🔑 Confusing password/credential requirements **Commonly reported bugs** - Login credentials not recognized despite active subscriptions - App crashes on startup or during use - Failed to Load Issues error message - Password reset screen freezes - Issues not downloading despite active subscription - Restore purchases functionality not working - App doesn't sync with iTunes subscriptions - Last pages of articles cut off or missing - Restore function loses previously downloaded issues - App crashes when rating prompt appears - Ads load but articles don't display - Bookmarks and reading history not saved **Most requested features** - Hockey magazine coverage - Digital-only subscription option - Better text selection and interactivity - Scalable text for easier reading - Flipboard-like reading experience - Better account settings management - Organized issue ordering system ## Recent user reviews (10 of 100) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/espn-the-magazine/id871081884/reviews.md ### 1/5 — New app unusable *2019-05-31* Not recognizing I own previous issues ### 1/5 — Take away the Insider *2019-02-05* The app itself has gotten better over the years. It is more stable, more intuitive and easier to explore now. Only, they deprived the rights to the "Insider" contents now with the magazine subscription without proper notifications and reshuffled and introduced their new "espn+" membership where they charge 5+ dollars a month. So, all of sudden, I cannot access to all the Insider materials since late last year. Well, personally, the Insider access was one of the main reasons I suscribed to the magazine in the first place. So, be noted that their website's exclusive contents are now off-limits which wasn't the case for many years. Seriously thinking about ending subscription on next renewal, since it seems like there're more useful contents on the espn+ than the magazine these days. ### 1/5 — Trash *2018-12-16, version 4.2* Won’t allow me to login with my Apple ID to connect my Espn subscription. ### 1/5 — FRAUD ALERT!!!!! *2017-09-13, version 3.3* Just cancelled my ESPN Insider account because of Jemele Hill's racist comments about white people. *** Side Note: Funny how when you try and cancel you are not given an option of explaining why you are cancelling.*** ### 1/5 — Amazing *2017-09-08, version 3.3* It's amazing these nitwits are still in business. I paid for new subscription. Have the app on my IPad. Don't get the new issues . No one to talk to or report the problem. ### 1/5 — The worst *2017-05-29, version 3.3* Crashes frequently. Always asks me if I was to restore previous purchases (not sure what that even means). Doesn't save bookmarks or last read articles. I would expect more. ### 1/5 — Useless *2017-05-22, version 3.3* Doesn't allow me to read my magazine online unless I want to pay $3.99 an issue when I've already subscribed? Just another reason ESPN is losing viewers and subscribers!! ### 2/5 — This is the lousiest mag app I own *2017-04-29, version 3.3* For the IPad, each time a new issue comes out, I can't access it without a big hassle - like it doesn't recognize that I have a subscription. I don't have an issue with any of my other emags. Really frustrating. ### 1/5 — ESPN mag app *2017-02-05, version 3.3* Horrible can't link my subscription from print to app. Always crashing ### 1/5 — Shocking Support *2017-02-04* I was so pleased when my daughter purchased this app as a Xmas present. The NFL season was approaching the Super Bowl and I now had a subscription to my favourite magazine. WRONG apart from one free copy I got nothing. Following advice from the team at Apple I contacted the app developers who have no idea on how to support a customer. Cut and pasted generic replies that did not reference the problem. Sending me to the main espn website or suggesting I call espn in the USA. Great job Zinio!!!! Not. ## Frequently asked questions about ESPN The Magazine ### What is ESPN The Magazine? ESPN The Magazine is a digital publication for sports fans, offering in-depth coverage of athletes, teams, upcoming events, and the culture surrounding sports. It aims to provide the latest news and insights with ESPN's unique perspective. ### What are the key features of this app? Key features include optimized reading modes for your device, offline reading capabilities, the ability to bookmark and share articles, text-to-speech for listening on the go, and alerts for new issue releases. ### How much does ESPN The Magazine cost? You can purchase single issues for $3.99, a 1-month subscription for $2.99, or a 1-year subscription for $17.99. Subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. ### Can I read magazines offline? Yes, you can download your magazines to your device, allowing you to read them anytime and anywhere, even without an internet connection. ### Who is the target audience for this app? The app is designed for the next generation of sports fans who want to stay informed about athletes, teams, current topics, and upcoming events within their favorite sports, as well as the associated cultures and lifestyles. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 50.0.5 — 2019-08-06 Fixed login for iOS 10 ### 50.0.4 — 2019-06-19 UI Update ### 50.0.3 — 2019-05-29 • Newly Updated UI Design • Explore Section: Read Articles Before You Buy • iPhone X Support • Newly Added! Text to Speech • Easy to Toggle Default Reading Mode • Search Across All Issues • Create an Account to Login and Access Your Content Across Platforms. • Light/Dark Reading Mode Note: You will need to Restore your Purchases and download your issues again. ### 4.2 — 2018-12-12 -Update for iOS 12.1.0 for greater app stability -Minor bug fixes ### 4.1 — 2018-07-06 -Minor bug fixes -Better app stability ## Apps similar to ESPN The Magazine | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Racing Ahead Magazine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/racing-ahead-magazine/id786146160) | — | Free | Sports | | [Late Tackle Magazine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/late-tackle-magazine/id526676580) | — | Free | Sports | | [Match Fishing Magazine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-fishing-magazine/id424858400) | — | Free | Sports | | [Ciclismo a fondo](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ciclismo-a-fondo/id660181440) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Sports | | [FlyLife - Australia & NZ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flylife-australia-and-nz/id715455640) | 5.0 (4) | Free | Sports | | [Bike Magazine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bike-magazine/id671681400) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Sports | ## More apps by Zinio Pro - [NAFA Magazine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nafa-magazine/id535474719) - [Artist Profile](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artist-profile/id626248629) - [Australian Guitar](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/australian-guitar/id626250735) - [Australian HiFi](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/australian-hifi/id626306875) - [Camera Magazine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-magazine/id626390794) - [PCPOWERPLAY](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcpowerplay/id626893743) All apps by Zinio Pro: https://appshunter.io/developer/451100089 ## Related topics [sports illustrated](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/sports-illustrated) · [madagascar join the circus](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/madagascar-join-the-circus) · [zinio pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/zinio-pro) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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